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Dlynn Family History

Dlynn Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Lynn, Glynn, Flynn, Lyon, Linn, Dunn, Dann, Clyne, Lann, Klann

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Where is the Dlynn family from?

You can see how Dlynn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dlynn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dlynn families living in Tennessee. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dlynn's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Dlynn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dlynn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dlynn ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Dlynn ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Dlynn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dlynn census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 20 immigration records available for the last name Dlynn. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Dlynn. For the veterans among your Dlynn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dlynn lifespan?

Average Dlynn life expectancy in 1993 was 61 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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